SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Sep 13 announced that the CHP has added 119 new officers to its ranks. The officers are the newest graduates from the CHP Academy and make up the largest graduating class in more than two years, marking progress toward meeting California’s CHP 1000 recruitment campaign.

“I am grateful to these officers for their service and commitment to protecting Californians and our neighborhoods. As this class advances to posts throughout the Golden State, they should do so with pride, knowing that they represent the best of California as public servants dedicated to making a positive difference in their communities,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

This celebratory day marks the end of an intensive 26-week training, with the new officers being sworn in by CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee during a graduation ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento.

These new officers will report to one of the 102 CHP Area offices throughout the state to begin serving the people of California. Following the launch of the CHP 1000 recruitment campaign and other recent recruitment efforts and hiring investments — including a new recruitment web series, “Cadets” — CHP reports increased numbers of cadets this year. California continues to see more applicants and recruits. With today’s class, a total of 528 officers have been added to CHP’s ranks in 2024, surpassing the total number of officers sworn in during 2023. Since 2023, more than 900 cadets have been sworn in as CHP officers.

At the CHP Academy, cadet training starts with nobility in policing, leadership, professionalism and ethics, and cultural diversity. Cadets also receive instruction on mental illness response and crisis intervention techniques, among other core information related to their positions.